As we near the conclusion of March and Women History’s Month, we thought we’d honor the philanthropic traditions of women throughout history and debunk the myth that women are less philanthropic than men. Women have played a prominent role in giving their time, treasure, talent, and testimony in U.S. history. There are countless women who… Read more »
March 3 is the 107th anniversary of the Woman Suffrage Procession in Washington, DC. Held on March 3, 1913, the day before President Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration, this march is recognized for several key firsts. It was the first suffragist parade in the nation’s capital, and it was the first large, organized march on Washington… Read more »
Meet Jeannie Sager, the new director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI). Sager is an accomplished fundraising leader, with over 25 years of experience, and an alumna of the Center on Philanthropy. Learn more about her experiences, what first brought her to the Center on Philanthropy as a student, and her vision for the future… Read more »
This is the first in a five-part series this week about research and recent trends in philanthropy. Check back every day this week for a new post. What are facts? According to Merriam Webster, a fact is something that has actual existence or a piece of information presented as having objective reality. Fairly simple, right?… Read more »
Last month, the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) released Change Agents: The Goals and Impact of Women’s Foundations and Funds, which offers new insight on how women’s foundations and funds create change for women and girls and the broader community. A previous blog post highlighted key findings from the report, brought to life by some of… Read more »